What if I Choose the WRONG One Word?

It is so difficult to select just one word which will serve as my year-long focus! Naming this focus feels akin to naming a child!

What if I pick the wrong thing and this year's events really grow me in a whole different area and take me in a whole different direction?

So what? What if? Does it really matter if my growth isn't the way I expect it? Does it matter if my word ends up meaning something different in the end? If the definition changes? If I meant it as the first-listed definition from the dictionary, but it ends up being the fourth?

Not at all.

In fact, I suspect regardless of my One Word and my vision of my year and growth process, it will not go according to my plan or desire. Rather, I pray that it will not. Because my way has been proven to be quite lousy! Especially when compared to God's way! His vision is so much greater, His wisdom perfect. And He knows where He wants me, when, how, and why. And He knows what is going to happen this year. He knows the events ahead of me, and He knows what tools I will need in order to handle the situation. He knows where He is taking me, and He knows what He wants to teach me before I get there. I just have to follow His lead.

Besides, I imagine if I pick the "wrong" word, God will let me know. First with His loving, gentle nudges. Then with giant arrows. And, when if necessary, with rude awakenings. Definitely rude awakenings. I'm a heavy sleeper. It can take a lot to get my attention.

I am so oddly excited and energized at the challenge of having one singular focus for an entire year. God has something tremendous in store for me. All I have to do is follow His lead. No matter where this path takes me, it will be transformative!